2017 Lincoln MKZ: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 4 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
129
Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
3
Injuries
51.2
Severity index
Severity index 51.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Lincoln MKZ ranks 77 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 43% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 68 | 52.7% |
| POWER TRAIN | 22 | 17.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 11.6% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 7.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 10 | 7.8% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 | 7.0% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 8 | 6.2% |
| HYDRAULIC | 7 | 5.4% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 68 of 129 complaints (52.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2025 | 32 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 16 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V390000 | 11/06/2018 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford Edge and 2017 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. |
| 18V167000 | 12/03/2018 | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving. |
| 17V427000 | 06/07/2017 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded. |
| 23V162000 | 10/03/2023 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.